The trouble for this country is that they would be all expressed publicly and in the press, each view would have its adherents, and the Government be split up into factions.

In Germany, the real destinies of the country are decided in secret.

There are counsellors there, too, earnest and wise counsellors, but no one knows their varying views.

All that one learns is the result, spoken through the lips of the Kaiser, spoken once and for all." Dominey was showing signs of a rare interest in his companion's conversation.

His eyes were bright, his usually impassive features seemed to have become more mobile and strained.